Empress Hotel, New Orleans

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About the Hotel

1317 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70116
Guest rating
4.5
/10
3.3
/5

Empress Hotel offers an ideal stay for visitors in the heart of New Orleans city centre. This accommodation features air-conditioned rooms with complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can start their morning with a complimentary cup of coffee.

Rooms & Amenities

Each room at Empress Hotel includes a TV with cable channels, a private bathroom, and complimentary toiletries. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel, with irons and ironing boards available upon request.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options near the Empress Hotel include Fatma's Cozy Corner and Bertha's Place Bar & Restaurant, both within 0.5 miles. Various restaurants and bars of Bourbon Street can also be accessed within a short distance.

Leisure & Local Area

Leisure activities include exploring the nearby attractions such as the New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jackson Square, both within 0.5 miles. The Empress Hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of cultural sites that celebrate the neighborhood's African-American and Creole heritage.

Services & Transportation

Empress Hotel offers services such as a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. The nearest transportation options are available at Elk Place and Canal, and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, facilitating guest mobility around the city.

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Empress Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Room
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating

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Facilities

Empress Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Services

  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Empress Hotel Location

1317 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70116
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1317 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70116
Nearby
1417-1419 Governor Nicholls Street
New Orleans African American Museum
600 ft
Museum
Treme's Petit Jazz Museum
600 ft
Restaurants
Fatma's Cozy Corner
800 ft
1532 Ursulines Ave
Bar Tonique
1900 ft
820 North Rampart Street
Bertha's Place Bar & Restaurant
1700 ft
1501 Basin St
Rampart Street Food Store
2300 ft
1700 N Rampart St
Tiger's Creole Cuisine
2200 ft
1612 Basin St
Cajun Seafood
2700 ft
1479 North Claiborne Avenue
Today's Cajun Seafood
2600 ft
1700 Saint Claude Avenue
Arrow Cafe
2600 ft
628 N Rampart St
Faubourg Bistro
2800 ft
700 Burgundy St Located in the back of 700 Club
NOLA Poboys
2700 ft
908 Bourbon Street
Getting around
City Centre
New Orleans15 min  ·  4000 ft
Airports
New Orleans Lakefront Airport (NEW)17 min  ·  6.8 mi
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)35 min  ·  14.5 mi
Train
Union Station28 min  ·  1.4 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in for free.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
36

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Empress Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 78 verified reviews
3.8/10
Guest rating
24%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.7/10
Cleanliness
5.0/10
Comfort
5.0/10
Facilities
4.6/10
Free Wi-Fi
6.7/10
Location
7.5/10
Paid Wi-Fi
6.4/10
Staff
7.2/10
Value for money
5.6/10
Guest reviews
based on 310 reviews
2/5
based on 214 reviews
4.5/10
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